Reliability of a Test for Assessment of Isometric Trunk Muscle Strength in Elderly Women

Objective. The aim of this study was to analyze the reproducibility of a protocol using the maximal isometric strength test of the trunk in elderly women aged above 60 years, without low back pain. Methods. Twenty-one physically inactive elderly women, who had not engaged in any activity or exercise...

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Main Authors: Marceli M. A. Mesquita, Marta S. Santos, Alan B. S. Vasconcelos, Clodoaldo A. de Sá, Luana C. D. Pereira, Ínea B. M. da Silva-Santos, Walderi M. da Silva Junior, Dihogo G. de Matos, Alan dos S. Fontes, Paulo M. P. Oliveira, Felipe J. Aidar, Josimari M. DeSantana, Iohanna G. S. Fernandes, Marzo E. Da Silva-Grigoletto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9061839